Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Reasons for exercise

So yesterday, I was doing a little spring cleaning.  Today I looked at myself in the mirror and I didn't like what I saw.  I saw a fat person.  I saw a person who was ashamed of my imperfections.  I really felt bad that I had allowed myself to get this way.  I realized how self-conscious I really am today and it wasn't in just things like movement but also how I appear.  If I felt that way about myself, I wonder how I appear to others.  I don't want to lose weight for other people.  I want to lose the weight for me.  This time, I am ready.  I did in fact do some stretches and I even used a stepper for the first time.  It was a workout that wasn't that bad, but I have got to stop worrying about the time limits.  That throws me off and makes exercise more of a chore than it has to be.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Spring Cleaning

I read that a spring cleaning can burn some calories.  I do believe that this is the case. With all of the lifting and other things spring cleaners have to do it burns calories.  So that is my exercise for today.  The truth is, I have no idea how many calories I have burned or what my weight watchers activity score is,  but the spring cleaning was well worth it.

Monday, April 28, 2014

What I need to do.

I only hope to do some exercise later on tonight.  I realize that I am going to end up not exercising at all if I don't plan or procrastinate.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Today....

I used the resistance band this morning.  It was a struggle but I realize what I need to do in the near future. I need to continue to use the fitness/resistance band that was given to me.  It would be rude to take it and not use it.  I have a back problem and it is time that I use whatever I have at my disposal.  I need to lose weight, but not even that registers.  What is going on with me?

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Concerns about myself

I walked for a few minutes today.  Maybe I shouldn't even make plans.  I never seem to follow through.  I was given a resistance band that I received from the hospital.  However, I have yet to use it.  I even have instructions that come with it.   I wonder what is wrong with me.  I want to be like these people who love to exercise.  They eat, breathe, and sleep exercise.  I just don't have that yet.  I feel down because I have the motivation, but I lack the drive.  That worries me.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Today's session

I just received a resistance band today from my physical therapist.  I have also received a picture of exercises that I can use.  My back has its moment of pain.  I am also sore, so that could be why it has acted up somewhat.  I am in a state of relief as my muscles are not that tight.  I am concerned about the state of my health as it seems like I am physically falling apart.  I am 39 and I realize that I am nearing middle age as I am typing this, but I have wondered if I am too young for this.  It seems silly because we all age, but I do wonder about it, though the subject may seem too touchy even for me.  It was a 45 minute long session that I almost didn't feel like doing, but it was worth it.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Physical therapy musings

I plan to buy exercise equipment such as resistance bands, exercise balls, and dumbbells.  I would like to purchase them as soon as I can.  I used some of this equipment this morning, which stretched my back and strengthened it.  It was a 40 minute routine today and I felt so much better since I have been to physical therapy.  Because of my weight, I am embarrassed to say that unfortunately, I have become self-conscious and unable to do some exercises.  However, I won't let it stop me from reaching whatever goals I have.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Today's exercise thoughts

I did not do any exercise today.  In fact, I do need to move a muscle, which is what I will be doing tomorrow.  I will walk or follow an exercise on tape. I wonder if I were obsessed with exercise, then I would be more fit.  I have OCD and there were times when I wished I were obsessed with healthier things. I have stopped caring and now I have to get back into a routine.  I plan to buy exercise equipment and a pedometer.  My first exercise is walking, which I have done in the past even up to the present, but to actually walk and walk fast, has been a while.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Future plans and past successes

I plan to exercise later on today.  However, my eating habits definitely need to change.  I plan to exercise for 10 minutes today.  I am not sure which exercises I will do today.  Should I dance?  Should I walk?  Or should I just move around for 10 minutes?  I did walk for about an hour and it was of low intensity this morning.  I felt like walking for a few more minutes today.  I tend to walk for a while in the morning and then for a while at night.  I am just a restless person.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Concerned

I am not proud to say this, but I didn't take the time today to exercise.  My plan for now is to exercise daily for an average of 10 minutes a day.  I almost forgot.  I wonder if I could exercise through the pain despite the fact that I feel like I am falling apart..literally.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Something I forgot

I didn't do much exercise today other than a slow walk.  It didn't do much except for having numb thighs, which is worrying me.  I have diabetes and I wonder if it is under control.  I have my doubts that it is under control.  Well there is also the issue of stretching and doing lunges.  I did 1 to 3 sets of 10 each.  It was a pretty decent workout for a start along with the walking.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Poor showing today

I was supposed to walk outside today.  Today, I was especially lazy.  I have no excuse today.  It is good that I did not overeat, but still  I have no excuse.  Sure I slow walked and even danced.  However, I wonder if that even counts as real exercise since the dancing wasn't strenuous.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Plan for tomorrow, but don't forget about today

I need to make better plans to exercise.  I plan to walk for at least 30 minutes tomorrow morning.  I did some walking, but it was minimal and maybe a bit slow to be counted as exercise.  I even tried to exercise with Denise Austin.  I wonder if exercise could get over the pain that I have.  I am thankful that I don't have back pain, however.  I should also be doing some stretches.  I also plan to buy dumbbells.  Maybe I should do a little bit of "dancing".

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

My future plan for today

I will continue exercising today as I have promised myself.  I have a daily schedule to exercise for just a few minutes a day.  Hopefully I will work my way up to more than an average of 10 minutes a day every day.  I feel better when I exercise, even when I walk or stretch.  I have a back problem and a little exercise and training will do me some good.  The last thing I need to be is lazy.  I admit a lack of perfection when it comes to following the moves of those on tape, video, or tv, so I do a modified version of the exercise.  Hopefully that would be just as effective.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Unfortunate truths

I have not done any exercise today, which I should have done.  My feet hurt, which ironically, should have been a clue.  Ever since I gained weight, my feet have begun to hurt worse than before.  There are or have been bodily changes that are unwanted that I didn't have before.  I was frustrated but I realize that I have to learn to do this by myself.  I was told to start off slow, which is what I did.  However, I don't wish to start off slow only to stop every time I have soreness or pain.  I am being honest because of this and because I would like to actually lose weight within 2 lbs per week, with both diet and exercise.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Physical therapy

I wonder if Pharrell's "Happy" would also be a good song for exercising.  I know that I have writing about music just recently, but I don't wish to procrastinate.  I went to physical therapy and I was given some exercises to do today.  Plus, I hope to do more exercises today as well.  I may need to start slow.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Exercise song

No matter what others say or may think, I love this song.  I know it should go into another blog, but I already did.  I just bragged about a song that I will exercise to today.  It is a song by Lil' Kim called "No Matter What They Say".  I love this song and I have practically been playing it all day.  Wow.  What am I waiting for?

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Realistic goals to be set

So far, I have performed at least 10 minutes of exercise a day.  So far, I have been having fun with exercises on tape.  Maybe I should dance more or try more.  I do tend to say negative things about myself which is counterproductive.  I feel like I have lost some weight.  My weight is something that is of importance to me because of my health, fitness, and overall well-being.  I also tend to be hard on myself and that is why I tend to give up.  I would like to say is that I won't give up, but that is what I end up doing.  Well, the truth is, I would like to set realistic goals and for now, 10 minutes is a realistic goal.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Today's exercises

I tried hip hop abs today but to no avail.  Instead I did a 10 minute abs exercise that was pretty intense.  It was only intense because of the sheer toil and sweat.  I admit that I am not in the greatest shape but I feel pretty good.  As of yet, I have lost a few pounds.  I could cry in regret for not exercising and trying to eat right before. But I can't go back.  I can only move forward.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Exercises for today

My back issues have improved yet I have to do more exercises for my back.  I hope to exercise again tomorrow or at least to do more exercising online for at least a few more minutes.  I managed to lose some weight, but it can be frustrating to exercise then gain weight, no matter how little they eat.  It is also true that maybe I need to change my diet.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Hip Hop abs

Yes, I do have back issues.  Because of those issues, I was told to take it slowly.  I am here to write that I performed some hip hop abs routine for a few minutes.  Hip hop abs is a rather fun routine, even modified.  I would like to exercise more with not only Hip Hop abs, but also walking, which was what I meant to do today.  All I can say is that I am glad that I got some exercise in.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

My back issues

How often do I exercise per week?  I know that I am supposed to exercise at least 30 minutes.  I am also supposed to start slow due to my back.  I have had back problems that flared up today.  I need to start walking and will start walking tomorrow.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Advice that I is a word to self

Sadly all I did was walk slowly for a while.  I did no dancing or anything strenuous at all today.  I guess I need to do more stretches.  Stretching my muscles are good for my back.  I need to have my spine straightened out.  Plus I have carried most of my weight in the middle which doesn't help.  Maybe I do have to start slow.  If I don't, I will eventually give up.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Twerking

Twerking is a dance that I cannot say I enjoy doing because I am a shy person who has trouble learning how to twerk.  I did walk some for a few minutes plus I tried to dance for a total of 10 -15 minutes.  No lie.  I actually tried to dance.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Dancing as exercise

I did a slow walk for a good while, though I should learn to walk faster.  I even "tried" to "dance".  I have found out that the only recent dance I know about is the twerking.  I have also found out that dance is a rather fun exercise, especially if one knows how to dance.  I wonder if I can dance for at least an half an hour a day.

Friday, April 4, 2014

Slow walk

I am still a little sore from yesterday's workout.  I did not do much exercise.  I walked slowly for a while and even danced a little.  I just hope that it counts as something that it a workout.  If not, then I'm screwed.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Today's "Workout"

My feet are tired.  That is not all, but it is a good thing.  With some slow walking, dancing, and yardwork, no wonder my feet are tired.  I feel pretty good though but since I woke up I feel a little out of it.  But I hope to say that my mind is clear.  I only danced and slow walked for a total of more than half an hour.  I also did some yardwork for more than an hour.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Pushing a cart full of groceries

Pushing a cart filled with food plus some walking does indeed count as exercise.  Pushing a cart full of groceries isn't very easy the heavier it gets.  I believe that I pushed more than 35 pounds of groceries in one cart.  Wow.  That is quite a lot.  I pushed the cart for 90 minutes.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Happy to be planning

I have made plans to exercise by creating an exercise plan today and for everything this month.  So far, I have only done some house cleaning for a few minutes.  It certainly worked my arms.  I wonder if that is really exercise.  There is so much more I wanted to do like dancing, walking, and other exercises.  I am feeling great today.